The government through the Ministry of Education has reaffirmed it’s commitment to supporting sports talent identification and development at all levels of learning.
Through the Competency Based Education,it equally recognizes sports as a key component of holistic learning and thus pledges to continue investing in it by strengthening schools sports infrastructure from grassroot to the national stage,thereby ensuring that our learners are well positioned to compete favourably on the global front.
These were sentiments made by Mdm. Martha Odundo, the Early Childhood Development Education Director, when she graced the 2026 KPJSSA National Term One Sports Championship held in Maseno School as the chief guest.
Mdm. Odundo further said that Co-curricular activities such as sports are a vital pillar in education. “They nurture creativity,build confidence and enhance teamwork,thereby promoting physical and mental wellbeing of learners ” she added.
She noted that majority of successful individuals in life only do so,having been empowered with social-emotional skills to help them counter a myriad of life’s challenges -a component she added, is deficient among many youths today,hence their intolerance and frequent wired actions.
The educator challanged parents and other stakeholders to support co- curricular activities in this era of CBE,siting the sports pathway embodied in the Curriculum Design,and which has the ripple effect of producing full professionals at the tail-end of the education prosess.
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The educator at the same time lauded all the learners for reaching the nationals,teming it no mean achievement.
“Whether you return home with or without a medal, your courage, commitment and teamwork have made us proud.” noted Mdm Odundo, adding,”You have embodied the true spirit of sportsmanship and unity, bringing together young people from across the country,in a powerful display of national cohesion.”
She extended her heartfelt appreciation to the sponsers of the four -day event who included Kenya Academy of Sports,Sky Girls, Food for Education, Rugby Union of Kenya and the Anti Dopping Agency of Kenya, for their invaluable support.
“Your contribution has greatly uplifted this championship and supported the growth of our young learners.” she noted.
The Chief Guest at the same time reminded teachers to continue adhering to the TSC Circular no.3 of 2010 that emphasizes on the safety of children against sexual abuse and other violations during such events.
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This year’s championship drew participants from 8 regions across the country- taking part in rugby, gymnastics as well as athletics(both field and track events).
During the action -packed, thrilling and emotive championship, Rift Valley Region were crowned the overall champions with the 1st runners-up slot going for Nyanza Region. The 2nd runners-up position was taken by Western Region while the 4th and 5th positions were clinched by Eastern and Coast Regions respectively.
In attendance were Field Coordination and Co curricular Activities Director Mr. Nelson Sifuna,Host Regional Director of Education Mr Lawrence Karuntumi, National KPJSSA President Mr. Mamai Etiang’, Host Regional KPJSSA Chairman Mr Tobias Owino and Mr. Domnic Ogada – Deputy Principal Maseno School (representing Senior Principal Sir Peter Owino) among others.
Report by Peter Amos Mzee
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